Best ways to heat a pool

At Poolique we recommend investing in everything that makes easier for us to use the pool for longer. And for this, a fundamental aspect is that the water is at a comfortable temperature. Here you will find the best options for heating a pool.

At this time, the most used systems to heat pool water are the following:

HEAT PUMPS. It is probably the most demanded heating system today. Pool heat pumps are usually quite simple to install. At the same time, they are becoming more efficient, with huge energy savings. And logically, they allow us to determine the temperature at which we want to have the water at all times. Its operation is simple; we capture the calories from the air and transfer them to the pool water.

POOL ENCLOSURES. The pool enclosures are not in themselves a pool heating system, but they do help to raise the temperature of the water. Of course, as we can imagine, we do not have the possibility to choose at what temperature we want to get the water.

POOL COVERS. There are surface covers which rest directly on the edge of the pool. Others covers rest directly on the pool. It helps to increase the temperature of the water, at the same time that it prevents the evaporation of water. in this case, the number of hours spent in the sun is also important. The longer time in the sun, the higher the water temperature. At night, they also help to keep the water from getting too cold.

ELECTRIC HEATERS. Here we use electrical energy to heat the pool water, the temperature of which rises when it comes into contact with the heater. Expenses derived from the electricity consumption necessary for its operation.

HEAT EXCHANGERS. In this case, we use a boiler (natural gas, propane gas, diesel, pellets…) to heat the water and return it to the pool shell. Associated expenses based on the cost of gas at all times.

SOLAR PANELS. We use the energy generated by the sun’s rays to heat the water that passes through the pipes of the solar panels themselves.

GEOTHERMAL EQUIPMENT. The heat from the earth is used to heat, for example, a home, and in turn it can also be derived to heat the pool water.

These are from our point of view, the best options for heating a pool.

In the case of indoor pools or pools with enclosures, we must consider that we will need an adequate ventilation and dehumidification system. We need a comfortable ambient when we get out of the pool in addition to using a water heating system .

Likewise, it is likely that a heating system for the space around the pool itself will also be necessary.

Logically, in the times in which we live, it is important to be aware of and respect the environment. Therefore, we invite you to use the systems and/or equipment as efficient and sustainable as possible.

For example, if you decide to use a heat pump to heat your pool, we recommend that you buy modern equipment with inverter technology. This is usually more efficient than the classic ON/OFF equipments.